Patents by Inventor J. Richard Myers

J. Richard Myers has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10731723
    Abstract: Pneumatic actuator assemblies include a mounting base with a mounting base wall having a base surface portion a bearing support surface portion facing generally opposite the base surface portion. A flex member has a flex member wall that includes an engagement wall portion. The flex member is secured to the mounting base such that an actuator chamber is at least partially defined therebetween. A bearing element that has a bearing element surface is supported on the mounting base. The pneumatic actuator is displaceable between a first condition in which an exposed portion of the bearing element surface is spaced farther from the base surface portion than the engagement wall portion and a second condition in which the engagement wall portion is spaced a farther from the base surface portion than the exposed portion of the bearing element surface. Conveying systems and methods of assembly are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: 10422518
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame, a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame, power circuitry disposed within at least one of a number of channels within the frame, and a central wire-way. The frame includes a bottom assembly and a top assembly coupled to the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly cooperate to form the channels within the frame. The bottom assembly has a back surface. The power circuitry is configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The central wire-way is disposed adjacent the back surface of the bottom assembly and configured to route wiring to or from the power circuitry disposed within at least one of the channels within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, John Araki
  • Patent number: 10386023
    Abstract: An LED panel light fixture and method for assembling the same includes (a) selecting a set of specifications of the LED panel light fixture, the set of specifications comprising a fixture/base specification comprising a form factor of the LED panel light fixture; and a top specification comprising a visual feature of a top in accordance with the top specification; (b) providing a knock-down kit having parts including the top in accordance with the top specification, a frame in accordance with the fixture/base specification, an optically transmissive panel assembly, a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and driving circuitry; and (c) assembling the LED panel light fixture using parts of the knock-down kit. An LED panel lighting fixture kit includes a top and a base. The base includes a mounting mechanism that is accessible before joining the top to the base, but not accessible after joining the top to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, Arthur B. Moore
  • Patent number: 10364974
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame configured to define a channel, and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within the first channel, the power circuitry being configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The power circuitry is sized to be positioned within the first channel and has a length and a width, the length-to-width ratio being at least 5 to 1, and optionally at least 10 to 1. The power circuitry is configured to convert an AC input into a DC output suitable for powering the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel includes an optically transmissive panel, and an array of LEDs disposed adjacent to an edge of the optically transmissive panel and disposed adjacent at least one edge of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, John Araki
  • Patent number: 10352544
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a light emitting panel assembly including a frame and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel has an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The light fixture further includes a power circuitry module, with a power circuit. The power circuitry module is disposed within the frame adjacent an edge of the frame, and is releasably attachable to the light emitting panel assembly. A decouplable source electrical connector electrically couples the power circuit to an AC power supply external to the light fixture, and a decouplable driver electrical connector electrically couples the power circuit to the array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The source electrical connector and driver electrical connector may be configured to be decoupled as the power circuitry module is detached and separated from the light emitting panel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: 10215911
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame, an optically transmissive panel assembly, a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and driving circuitry. The frame has a frame length measured along a length axis and a frame width measured along a width axis, wherein the frame length is greater than the frame width. The optically transmissive panel assembly receives light from the set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and emits light from an emission area in a patterned luminous intensity, using patterning optics adjacent a light guide plate. The driving circuitry is disposed within the frame and is operatively coupled to the set of LEDs and to a power supply external to the light fixture. The driving circuitry may include a first circuitry segment disposed within a first edge channel of the frame, and a second circuitry segment disposed within a second edge channel of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Unity Opto Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Publication number: 20180266668
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame configured to define a channel, and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within the first channel, the power circuitry being configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The power circuitry is sized to be positioned within the first channel and has a length and a width, the length-to-width ratio being at least 5 to 1, and optionally at least 10 to 1. The power circuitry is configured to convert an AC input into a DC output suitable for powering the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel includes an optically transmissive panel, and an array of LEDs disposed adjacent to an edge of the optically transmissive panel and disposed adjacent at least one edge of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: J. Richard MYERS, John ARAKI
  • Publication number: 20180187736
    Abstract: Pneumatic actuator assemblies include a mounting base with a mounting base wall having a base surface portion a bearing support surface portion facing generally opposite the base surface portion. A flex member has a flex member wall that includes an engagement wall portion. The flex member is secured to the mounting base such that an actuator chamber is at least partially defined therebetween. A bearing element that has a bearing element surface is supported on the mounting base. The pneumatic actuator is displaceable between a first condition in which an exposed portion of the bearing element surface is spaced farther from the base surface portion than the engagement wall portion and a second condition in which the engagement wall portion is spaced a farther from the base surface portion than the exposed portion of the bearing element surface. Conveying systems and methods of assembly are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: 9976732
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame configured to define a channel, and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within the first channel, the power circuitry being configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The power circuitry is sized to be positioned within the first channel and has a length and a width, the length-to-width ratio being at least 5 to 1, and optionally at least 10 to 1. The power circuitry is configured to convert an AC input into a DC output suitable for powering the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel includes an optically transmissive panel, and an array of LEDs disposed adjacent to an edge of the optically transmissive panel and disposed adjacent at least one edge of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Unity Opto Technology Co., LTD.
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, John Araki
  • Publication number: 20170261189
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame, a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame, power circuitry disposed within at least one of a number of channels within the frame, and a central wire-way. The frame includes a bottom assembly and a top assembly coupled to the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly cooperate to form the channels within the frame. The bottom assembly has a back surface. The power circuitry is configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The central wire-way is disposed adjacent the back surface of the bottom assembly and configured to route wiring to or from the power circuitry disposed within at least one of the channels within the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: J. Richard MYERS, John ARAKI
  • Patent number: 9709079
    Abstract: Conveyor actuator assemblies include a gas spring assembly and a base element that at least partially defines a channel extending therethrough. The gas spring assembly extends through the channel. A first end element receives part of the gas spring assembly and a second end element receives another part of the gas spring assembly. A piston element is disposed within the channel and projects outward beyond the base element through an open side to a distal end dimensioned for engaging an associated conveyor belt. The gas spring assembly is inflatable between a first condition in which the piston element is disposed in a first position relative to the base element, and a second condition in which the piston element is disposed in a second position relative to the base element that is different than the first position. Conveyor assemblies, conveying systems and methods of assembly are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, Joshua R. Leonard
  • Patent number: 9664365
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame, a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame, power circuitry disposed within at least one of a number of channels within the frame, and a central wire-way. The frame includes a bottom assembly and a top assembly coupled to the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly cooperate to form the channels within the frame. The bottom assembly has a back surface. The power circuitry is configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The central wire-way is disposed adjacent the back surface of the bottom assembly and configured to route wiring to or from the power circuitry disposed within at least one of the channels within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: PIXI Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, John Araki
  • Publication number: 20170146224
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a light emitting panel assembly including a frame and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel has an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The light fixture further includes a power circuitry module, with a power circuit. The power circuitry module is disposed within the frame adjacent an edge of the frame, and is releasably attachable to the light emitting panel assembly. A decouplable source electrical connector electrically couples the power circuit to an AC power supply external to the light fixture, and a decouplable driver electrical connector electrically couples the power circuit to the array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The source electrical connector and driver electrical connector may be configured to be decoupled as the power circuitry module is detached and separated from the light emitting panel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: J. Richard MYERS
  • Publication number: 20170097147
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame configured to define a channel, and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within the first channel, the power circuitry being configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The power circuitry is sized to be positioned within the first channel and has a length and a width, the length-to-width ratio being at least 5 to 1, and optionally at least 10 to 1. The power circuitry is configured to convert an AC input into a DC output suitable for powering the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel includes an optically transmissive panel, and an array of LEDs disposed adjacent to an edge of the optically transmissive panel and disposed adjacent at least one edge of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: J. Richard MYERS, John ARAKI
  • Publication number: 20170068043
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame, an optically transmissive panel assembly, a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and driving circuitry. The frame has a frame length measured along a length axis and a frame width measured along a width axis, wherein the frame length is greater than the frame width. The optically transmissive panel assembly receives light from the set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and emits light from an emission area in a patterned luminous intensity, using patterning optics adjacent a light guide plate. The driving circuitry is disposed within the frame and is operatively coupled to the set of LEDs and to a power supply external to the light fixture. The driving circuitry may include a first circuitry segment disposed within a first edge channel of the frame, and a second circuitry segment disposed within a second edge channel of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: J. Richard MYERS
  • Patent number: 9562678
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame with a bottom assembly and a top assembly coupled to the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly and the top assembly cooperate to form a plurality of channels within the frame. A substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel is disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within at least one of the plurality of channels within the frame. The power circuitry is configured to electrically couple the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel to an external AC power supply. A wire compartment is disposed within at least one of the plurality of channels within the frame. The wire compartment is configured to house wiring electrically coupled to the external AC power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: PIXI Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Richard Myers, John Araki
  • Patent number: D894796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D965414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D997042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D1009600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers